Hi all, I have an bowflex extreme 2. I know it says somewhere that you have to upgrade to the 310 first before the 410, but why is this?
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Each upgrade consists of two 50lb rods and the rods are mounted in a small plastic block that piggy back (mount) on to each other. The rear of the 410 block does not accept a another upgrade to be attached to it.
19077
you dont have to. if you buy the 410 upgrade it will work fine. when i bought my 410 the socket it came with didnt fit and i had to order one from there factory for like 10$
19078
The 310 rod holder has a slot for the 100lb upgrade to slide/mount to. More than likely the 210 rod block does not have that.
19079
The 410 upgrade is just 2 50 pound rods that hook separately on to the back. The only way you're going to get 410 is to get the 310 upgrade which fits into the holes and also the 410 upgrade. (both upgrades are just 2 separate pairs of 50 lb rods)
1959998
The upgrade is 2 rods. 50 lbs a piece. You need 310 to attach the 2 rods to upgrade to 410.
1377730
Contact bow flex directly. Could also depend if you are buying new or used.
808358
All I can tell you is that I wish I had access to a Bowflex when I was 20. Dealing with weights is noisy and dangerous. I used a first generation Bowflex for more than 15 years as a "maintainer". My sons have their own and would support my saying. It is complete even for Abdominals. I decided to replace it - not it was needed- and for one 3rd of the price of my first one I got more. My Blowflex is in my screen porch all year long . It did not suffer being outside.
1979328
Yes, as others have stated. I have a Bowflex Ultimate with 310-lb upgraded to 410-lb. Note, this set up warns not to use the upgrade rods by itself, but in combination with the original rods. I would heed that warning and not use them solo; only using them when you need the extra resistance.
2209002
The PR1000 is not designed to be upgraded. However, it can be. I own that model and have installed both the 310 and 410 upgrades. The 310 upgrade requires rermoving the piece of metal on the upright that covers the plugged holes on the rod block, then just pop out the plugs and install the rods. The 410 upgrade requires removing the upcurved piece of metal from the end of the bracket holding the rod block. I used an angle grinder with a metal-cutting wheel. It took about 5 minutes to cut off those pices of metal. I previously posted this info in the reviews section for the PR1000, the 310 & 410 upgrades (who says you can't upgrade the PR1000?).
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I have the Powerblocks. They are quick to change weights and actually better on many exercises than the bowflex or similiar systems since they are about 4 inches shorter. I had another style of expanding weights and hated the way the ends would hit each other on shoulder exercises. No issues with the Powerblocks for me.
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I own th extreme 2. The main differences I could see were NO cable adjustments are needed on the extreme model, and the addition of middle pulleys on the extreme. I viewed both of these as significant upgrades, and opted for the more expensive machine. I have not been dissatisfied.
1945186
K Davis is asking how to replace the Pilates toe bar with a squat PLATFORM instead. I too am looking for this answer as an option for those who want a full platform, not just a "bar"...Hope someone else knows since some of us need support for doing squats and THAT requires a solid PLATFORM, not some "TOE bar".. I am considering making a platform out of plywood with padding and simply placing it up against the useless Pilates toe bar?
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Slendertone is the name of the company that makes both belts so it's a little confusing, but the flex model goes up to a higher intensity level 1-150, the other model (grey in color) goes from 1-99. I've only gotten up to about 80 intensity in my use so far, but u gradually increase it as you become more experienced. I like the Flex, never tried the other one.
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Well if you're like me and you attend school and work and most likely don't have much time to visit a gym, then I think the Bowflex home-gym will sufficeI like that it uses a resistance mechanism as opposed to just dead weight lifting.Keep in mind you'll need a partner to assemble the machine.Hope that helps man.
1979326
if your bowflex model is rated for 410 lbs. it will attach to the end of your block, very easy.
369586
Buy a quality unit such as Align TREX or Eflight Blade. The 450 size is good to learn on, so stay in that size range. The Hausler parts are much lower quality and when you fix it you will realize the difference. I own two of these and neither flies anymore.
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Now I see why you are in between. Well I think you are on the right one, the 49902 has a 750 tongue weight, so with your 400 plus the 200-250 that will put you right where you need to be. The next lower is the 49901 but that is only 550 and you do not want to be over on your tongue weight, so I think you did your research properly and the 49902 is best for you.
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You need enough room for the bows to flex down when working out. I think my bowflex is probably 8 - 12 inches away from the wall. I hope this helps.
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If you have the 2 large holes available for the upgrade then yes. When I upgraded my bowflex 1000 I had to reinstall the rod box opposite its normal position, ie 180 out. You may not have to do that with the bowflex exceed. Just remember that the power rods come in pairs meaning that two 50lb rods is actually only 50lbs resistance, not 100 lbs. Your machines actual resistance is not 310lbs as advertised, it's only 155lbs of real weight. After you upgrade it will be 205lbs. I know because I have measured the actual resistance of each rod individually, pulled to their limits, and they are half what's printed on them. In other words, one 50lb rod is actually only 25lbs of resistance. It takes 2 rods to equal 50lbs of resistance. I hope this was helpful.
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I paid the 399 for mine last year. In fact I was so pleased with it's performance I bought a second one for my sister's family. Neither of us had any problem whatsoever. They had a real workout too with the winter being the worst in 20 years. It is the greatest machine ever!